A Year and a Half later...

OMGoodness - I cant believe its been well over a year since I blogged! I recently read a dear friends new blog and prompted me to check mine and start blogging again. Never did I think it has been this long.

Well since its been so long, I am just gonna start right in.

This year Master J is in 1st grade and I totally thought that with no more half days, my day would get slower and calmer. Well I was dreaming. I think it got busier and more chaotic. We have homework every night, and then Piano, Church, Playgroup and Baseball every week. Then J needs to clean his room, shower, take care of the dog and Read everyday. However Jaydon is doing great in school; He reads phenomenally. (just too fast) and making friends. He is a social butterfly and I love it. The teacher says he is always nice to everyone and truthfully that's all I want. His being social is only his downfall in class - but what are you gonna do!

B-Man is in Pre-K in the afternoons. He is loving it and his teachers. He has met a few friends he loves. On top of his Pre - K in the afternoons, he takes speech 2 mornings a week. We haven't seen a huge improvement but enough to keep us encouraged. Jason and I were just talking about possibly taking him to an ENT to see if it is something with his ears that would help with his speaking. (there were a lot of things around this decision, which I just don't want to go on a tangent about something else) We go to storytime every week, and he too has T-Ball practice during the week. I am looking at putting him in a science class through our rec center, just not sure if I have the time in my schedule. I can't wait until next Fall when he can go to Wednesday night church with Jaydon, so Jason and I can have a much needed date night once a week. Bryce is getting ready to start Kindergarten next year, he is so excited. He tells me everyday to sign him up hes ready to go.

I started a new job - as a substitute Preschool Teacher. I love it but boy do those kids where me out! I am hoping to get a permanent class next year, but only if it works with my boys' school schedule. I also am on the board for our local Mother's Club and an active PTA member for the year chairing many committees. Along with shuttling the kida around, my days are filled with errands, meeting and kids. So my impression of a calm day was thrown out the window in the first week of school. We have finally settled into a schedule that works and hopefully keeps us on pace.

Jason is doing well. He is coaching both boys' baseball teams as well as coaching and playing on his own. He is definitely tired and worn out by Sunday with all the practices and games. (However with the weather as wet as its been we have not had baseball for 2 weeks) He likes his job and keeps on working.

Now that you know whats been up with us. I will hopefully keep the blogging going. Some days its hard to find the time and others I just dont want to do anything. All in all we are doing good. We are enjoying are free time (when we have it) and trying new things.